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August 21: The Week in Cancer NewsA combination of targeted therapies may be effective in people with bile duct cancers, and recent chemotherapy is not associated with worse outcomes from COVID-19.
by Kate Yandell
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August 14: Week in Cancer NewsLung cancer death rates are on the decline, and a daughter mourns her mother's death from cancer during the pandemic.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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August 7: The Week in Cancer NewsA study shows that new cancer diagnoses declined in March and April 2020, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a treatment for multiple myeloma.
by Kate Yandell
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July 31: The Week in Cancer NewsNew cervical cancer screening guidelines emphasize the role of HPV testing, and a study shows a steep decline in health care visits by people with cancer in spring 2020.
by Kate Yandell
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July 24: The Week in Cancer NewsPeople who have been diagnosed with cancer are more likely than those without a cancer history to adhere to measures like wearing masks and avoiding crowded areas, and CAR-T cell therapy is becoming an option for treating more types of cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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July 17: The Week in Cancer NewsA clinical trial suggests that some people with breast cancer may be able to receive radiation therapy over fewer sessions, and a survey shows that the coronavirus pandemic is stressing organizations that provide support to cancer patients.
by Kate Yandell
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July 10: The Week in Cancer NewsUpcoming guidelines for lung cancer screening could make more African Americans and women eligible, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a new oral treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes.
by Kate Yandell
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July 2: The Week in Cancer NewsA study finds that incidence of thyroid cancer rose by 169% between 1990 and 2017, and the Food and Drug Administration approves a version of a breast cancer treatment that can be given at home.
by Kate Yandell
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June 26: The Week in Cancer NewsA study finds that hereditary mutations are elevated in early-onset cancers, and initiatives aim to improve treatment for children with cancer.
by Kate Yandell and Marci A. Landsmann
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June 19: The Week in Cancer NewsA study indicates that a sedentary lifestyle increases risk of death from cancer, and the Food and Drug Administration approves the human papillomavirus vaccine for prevention of head and neck cancer.
by Kate Yandell
Legislation to speed cancer drug development for children and adolescents requires drug companies to test drugs in children, but trials in people under 18 may take years to generate results.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Understanding Stress and CancerA symposium at the AACR Annual Meeting explores how social factors contribute to elevated risk of cancer in some populations.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Exploring Amino Acids’ Impact on Tumor GrowthResearchers are investigating how to match specific dietary changes with therapy to impede cancer progression.
by Thomas Celona
Study Shows Minority Participation in Clinical Trials May Be DecliningResearcher speculates that costly genetic testing may be limiting outreach to underserved communities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Using Lymphocytes to Attack TumorsSooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
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Closing Disparities Through Genetic TestingOlufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
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